Weather in January in Georgia
Planning a journey to Georgia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Georgia in January?
Georgia has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Mestia at -7°C to cold in Grigoleti at 11°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Grigoleti and -16°C in Mestia. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Georgia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Udabno with an average of 23 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Sarpi with 201 mm. In Tbilisi City, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 99 hours of sunshine in Tbilisi City. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Georgia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Georgia?
Tbilisi City
In January Tbilisi City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Batumi
In January Batumi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kutaisi
In January Kutaisi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bakuriani
In January Bakuriani generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gudauri
In January Gudauri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Georgia?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Georgia due to the typically poor weather in Tbilisi City.
On average, the best time to visit Georgia is in June, July and September with generally perfect weather in Tbilisi City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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